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Banking and securities, and communications, media and services will experience the greatest growth through 2014, growing at 2009-2014compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) of 5.2% and 4.6%, respectively. Manufacturing and natural resources, and wholesale trade will experience the weakest growth through 2014 according to Gartner, growing at 2009-2014CAGRs of 3% and 3.1% respectively.

While the news is relatively upbeat, research experts at the firm recommend technology and service providers prepare for the risk of slow-growth or a ‘double dip' recession "based on uncertainties in the economic environment".